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Review by robert

"If you are looking for a ui Jitsu Teacher thats being Proven ,Harry is your Teacher .
Wow Harry is a teacher that Care's about you!"

Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by Miriam

"Sensei Ayala, is a seasoned teacher who loves to share the wealth of knowledge he has acquired over 2 decades of learning the arts and teaching the arts.

It is apparent that this is his passion and he makes you to learn more!!!"

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Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by w

"Best instructor ever!!!"

Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by Rich

"Sensei Ayala is a mentor and friend. He has been teaching since the 80's and has produce many martial artist and great people. If your looking for fitness

or reality based self defense check out Sensei Ayala."

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Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by Denise B.

"Jorge Ayala taught my two boys many years ago and he was the best of the best. He takes his time. He is very patient and most of all the kids loved goin

g to their lessons every week. I would highly recommend him to teach anywhere."

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Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by Don

"Tatiyana teaches a fun, unique, and dynamic Dance Fitness class. Her positive energy is contagious and will have you ready to sign up for the next session

before the first one ends."

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Washington, DC teacher:
Tatiyana M.

Review by Joseph

"Jorge is a fantastic hands on enthusiastic very knowledgable instructor!!!"

Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by Vicky

"Sensei knows a lot about what he's teaching. His lessons are very well prepared. He won't let you continue unless you have correctly performed your moves.

If you see him in action you will understand exactly what I'm talking about. I have been doing MMA for awhile and have had many different instructors. He is by far one of the best. He cares if you are satisfied with what you have learned by the end of his lesson."

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Washington, DC teacher:
Jorge A.

Review by Perry

"Sensei Jorge provided me the techniques/moves needed to bring my Jiu Jitsu to the next level. Actually, he teaches a Combat Judo that provides the detail

ed information needed to perform all three martial arts. His dedication and knowledge to assist in the learning is impeccable! I truly miss his classes! Anyone interested in learning from a professional needs to contact him for his class schedule!"

About Don R.

About Don

Hi!

My name is Don. I am excited that you have chosen to review my sport performance coaching experience and qualifications. I am equally honored that you are considering working with me to improve your own sport performance and enjoyment.

I am a sport, exercise, and performance coach. Although evidence-based applied sport psychology is the primary emphasis in the services I provide, I am also competent, experienced, and excited to provide sport-specific skills training, evidence-based physical training, and evidence-based performance coaching services to athletes, coaches, teams, and parents from a wide variety of sports and sport populations. A unique combination of art and science is an important part of my service delivery framework.

Whether we work on the mental, sport-specific, physical, or performance parts of your

sport, the opportunity to work closely with an individual player, coach or team to help them succeed and enjoy their sport performance and lives more fully is something I consider to be very special and a privilege.

A few of the sports where I have been successful in helping players, coaches, teams, parents of athletes, and others include baseball, bicycle racing, high school cross country and track, high school diving, diving, motocross, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, and ski racing.

A few things about me. I live in Arvada, Colorado, I am married, and we have two boys. I first experienced the joy of sport as a very young person, and that joy and passion is still with me today. As an athlete I have trained and competed in a variety of sports throughout my life including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, and ski racing. In addition, I raced motocross for over 10 years. Currently, I compete in racing road bicycles. However, it is with the sport of baseball that I have the most experience, both as a player and coach.

My baseball coaching experience includes competitive youth baseball (Pomona Mudcats, Record: 154-66, three World Series appearances and ten major tournament wins), high school junior varsity and varsity baseball (Colorado 5A State Champions), and college baseball (Regis University NCAA Division II). In all three of these programs I was involved with in- and out-of season strength and conditioning. In addition, I was instrumental in designing and teaching mental skills programs.

In addition to significant baseball coaching experience, I am a former Certified Level 3 USA Cycling Coach (and current competitive road racing cyclist). Not only have I safely and effectively increased the muscular strength, aerobic and anaerobic endurance, and speed of cycling athlete-clients, but I have successfully helped cyclists with the mental aspect of training and racing bicycles.

My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in kinesiology (exercise science) and psychology. I have a recent master’s degree in sport psychology, where my master’s degree thesis examined the sources and types of sport-confidence in a sample of recreational and competitive youth baseball players. Lastly, I am currently enrolled in a PhD program in General Psychology, with a continued focus on sport and performance psychology.

While I am competent and comfortable working with athletes of both genders, athletes of all ages and abilities, and culturally diverse athletes, my primary area of research interest is with youth and high school age student-athletes. As such, my doctoral thesis will likely address a topic within this important sport population.

Please see my Profile for additional educational achievements.

The opportunity to work closely with you to provide sport performance coaching services falls under four areas: applied sport psychology (mental skills), sport-specific skills training, physical training, and life performance coaching. In our work together, we can focus on any one or all of these areas. It is up to you and what you would like to accomplish.

As an athlete do you have doubts about your sport performance before or during competition? Do you perform better in practice than in games? Do you feel so nervous before or during a game that you don't play as well as you could? Do you lose focus during critical times of the game? As a coach do recognize these things in your players or yourself? Parents, do you notice some of these signs in your son or daughter?

If you answered 'Yes' to one or more of these questions, then the applied sport psychology, mental skills, or psychological readiness training that we can work together on will likely provide some help toward playing or coaching at a higher performance level and with more joy and passion.

Most athletes, coaches, and parents of athletes recognize the importance of the mental game in sport. Surprisingly, many mistakenly consider the state of their mind and behavior to be a random performance factor over which they have little control.

However, as we work together on sport psychology approaches to developing the mental aspects of training and competition, I am confident you can consistently achieve your best performances by being psychologically ready to compete.

Some of the mental aspects we can work together on include mental toughness, self-confidence, motivation, focus, imagery, self-talk, coach- and parent- created motivational climate, coach-player relationship, and parent-athlete relationship.

Aside from the mental aspects, addressing the physical aspects means we can work on helping you get stronger, faster, quicker, and more agile for your specific sport.

For the skills training part, we can work to improve the exact skills that are used in your sport, such as pitching, hitting, or fielding.

Finally, if you want to work together on the life performance area, we can address those other things that are part of your life in and outside of sport.

Importantly, the evidence-based performance coaching we can work together on will help you see future possibilities, expand past your limitations, and become a stronger, more alive individual. After all, my goal is to for us to work together so that you get better and become happier and more successful in what you do in your sport and in what you do with your life. Further, it is my belief that it is just as important to develop the whole person as it is to develop sport performance enhancement and athletic excellence.

Whether you are a player, coach, or parent of an athlete, and regardless of the area or areas you decide are most important, my coaching approach is an athlete, coach, and team-centered approach.

This means I am committed to your positive sport performance growth and development. This person-centered approach also means that I recognize that you are the expert in your sport, and I need to take the time to learn about your sport from your perspective. Too, it means that the working relationship between you and I is the most important thing needed for your success. Finally, trust, rapport, genuineness, and a belief in you as a unique, valuable, and highly functioning person defines my athlete, coach, and team-centered approach. This approach makes it much more fun, personal and rewarding for everyone involved!

Thank you for letting me tell you a little about myself, my experiences, my passions, my approaches, and some of my story. Due to my playing, coaching, and educational experiences, I am able to competently and ethically provide sport performance coaching to a wide variety of individuals- male, female, young, older, beginner, elite, coach, team, culturally diverse- from a wide variety of different sports and performance environments.

I look forward to a collaborative and engaging working relationship, one that will enable you grow, get better, and become happier and more successful in what you do in your sport and in what you do with your life.

Best wishes. Don

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About William P.

About William

Hello everyone. I have a bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Valley Forge Christian College and I have been performing since I was three years old. I play several instruments and have learned the key skills needed to be a successful musician in any genre. With five years teaching experience and a willingness to learn, I have discovered new ways to help my students become better musicians. I can show you the ways to hone your skills through different drills and practice strategies. Also, I can teach you ways to keep your instrument working at top shape by keeping your physical health in good condition. I want to teach you what you want to know with a little push to expand your abilities. I can also give you great tips ln running, and help you with your biblical studies. I hope to hear from you soon.

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Reviews

Bianca December 22, 2017·Flute·In home

Will is very kind and patient when teaching lessons. Very great instructor, my daughter has been learning his tips and tricks and it's been improving her skills. Very happy with the lessons!

Genevieve M. October 5, 2017·Piano·In home

William is a patient and kind teacher! So glad we chose him as our piano teacher!

Rhian September 6, 2017·Singing·In home

I’ve been working with Will for around two years. In this time Will has pushed me to be the best I can be. Not only is Will a great teacher but he is also a great person. Thanks to Will I have reached new heights in my singing. I couldn’t have done it without him. I would 100% recomend Will to anyone who is looking for an amazing voice teacher.

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About Darren W.

About Darren

Darren R. Wong is a member of The Kinjaz from NBC's World of Dance and has been teaching, performing and choreographing in the Hip Hop community for 13 years.

He has also been a part of world-renowned Hip Hop organizations such as Culture Shock LA and Kaba Modern and spent 4 years on the faculty of the Claire Trevor School School of the Arts at the University of California, Irvine as an adjunct lecturer of Breakin'.

He has been sharing his experience and knowledge by teaching and training dancers of all skill levels, from college performing arts programs, dance studios and online students from around the world, how to break with the knowledge that he has been fortunate enough to gain.

Darren's goal is to share what dance has given him in his life by providing in person or online dance courses for up and coming dancers who may b

e intimidated or self-conscious to start dancing or do not have access to experienced teachers or a dance studio with classes that interest them around them.

His courses allow both new and experienced dancers from all over the world to have access to an experienced teacher who understands the ins and outs of how to break down movements to its simplest form, so a student can confidently learn a movement with correct technique, execute them to music and piece them together to create their own combinations whenever and wherever without having to step foot into a studio.

He aspires not only to help those in his local dance community, but also dance communities worldwide who may not have direct access to the techniques and knowledge that was shared with him.

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Githa S. April 12, 2017·Dance Fitness·Online

Totally awesome would hire him again!

Michael November 29, 2015·Dance·Online

My experience with Darren was nothting short of outstanding! He has a neverending wheelhouse of moves that he can teach you. More importantly, he can help any bboy or regular dancer with the most important aspect of dance: staying on beat 100% of the time while doing these moves! He was kind, patient, punctual, and very talented. Anyone who wants to learn dance the right way can accelerate their learning by working with Darren!

Darrell T. November 17, 2015·Breakdancing·Online

Darren was very patient and nonjudgmental. I think he is a very good instructor. I was a little unsure as to how well a dance lesson would go over the internet but he put those fears to rest. I give him five stars for his knowledge and because he made me feel comfortable.

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About Roger C.

About Roger

I have been providing tennis lessons, both private and group, for more than 25 years. I have extensive experience teaching players of all ages and skill levels. During my time as a certified tennis instructor, I have served as a teaching pro for the Ft. Washington Pool and Tennis Association (MD), Washington Tennis Services International, City of Falls Church (VA), Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and as an independent private instructor. Over the years, I have directed summer tennis camps and served as both a men’s and juniors’ team coach through the Greater Washington Tennis Association, National Junior Tennis League and First Serve Tennis Academy. Although I specialize in and especially enjoy teaching beginner and intermediate players of all ages, I can teach players at all skill levels, including those with spec

ial needs. I live in Alexandria, VA, but I conduct lessons throughout the Northern Virginia area.

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About Gina R.

About Gina

I have been dancing my entire life, I worked as a Party Motivator(someone who encourages guests at Bar/Bat Mitzvah's and Corporate Events to get up and DANCE) through college at the University of Connecticut. After college I competed in Bronze level Ballroom Latin Dance. I was also a member of SMCC Dance Company. My forte is turning someone who claims they have '2 Left Feet', into Bruno Mars;-) Let me know how I can help you gain more confidence, boost your cardio and toning during group fitness classes, or just get you moving! I have been Zumba(r) Fitness Certified since 2011 and I maintain CPR/AED as well as AFAA Group Fitness Certifications.

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Katie August 16, 2017·Dance Fitness·In studio

Gina has all the energy a person could ever ask for in a fitness instructor. On top of that, she has an amazing talent for dance and making everyone in the room have fun with her. Gina is my absolute favorite instructor and no matter one's skill level, they will have a great time in her class!

Kathy July 30, 2017··

Gina is the best instructor the best dancer with the best teacher ever, and great friend and beautiful looking Lady! I would never miss Her class, makes me happy every time! Only place to be! Music is great all the new songs are well chosen. I want to look like , dance like Her and also have hair like Hers Beautiful Lady!!!!!

beth July 27, 2017·Dance Fitness·In studio

Gina is a magnificent teacher, dancer and person. She is joyful to be around and the hour goes by all too quickly. I wish we could clone her! Everyone I bring to her classes falls in love with her immediately.

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About AnilKumar S.

About AnilKumar

Anil Natyaveda has received a degree from Sree Swathithirunal Govt College, India in 1994. In 2008 the Kerala State Guru Gopinath Trust, India, honored him with the Natyaratnam award and in 2012 Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute award for his contribution to Indian arts. Critics have hailed him as an important Martial artist and contemporary choreographer creating original works. He also co-choreographed a Greek play at the Brandeis University He was nominated for Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Choreography in 2013. He takes master classes for many univercities US.

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Beth February 14, 2018·Mixed Martial Arts·In home

Anil is incredibly skilled with a deep knowledge on Kalaripayattu. I've studied with him for over 10 years and have always deeply enjoyed classes with him. He's careful to convey the form of the art and to make sure that students are working safely and in a way that is healthy for their bodies and expertise levels.

Revathy February 13, 2018·Mixed Martial Arts·Online

Anil is an incredible teacher-he teaches with a passion, dedication and patience that is rare. He understands the body and mind in a wholistic way that is critical to the way he teaches students to gain mastery over their bodies and minds through the practise of martial arts. Though teaching far away from his native land of Kerala in South India, he teaches in the spirit of the long tradition that he has inherited from his own teachers while making it accessible to contemporary learners. Watching him perform is watching an unbelievable coupling of power and grace come together. Learning from him is a transformative experience.

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About Missy D.

About Missy

I am a fun-loving, outdoor enthusiast! I play beach volleyball weekly (sometimes up to 4 times a week!) and love it. I have 2 children of my own, so coaching and being around kids is natural and fun for me. I have been playing since I was 12 and know the sport very well.

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About Jamez M.

About Jamez

Hello, It's good to meet you. I am Jamez I am a father of two great children one boy one girl. I am a public figure i have been involved with acting and music I have been in several movies i was on mtv's yo mom ma, the hip-hop honors in 2008. I have done security for while i have worked in the fast food business and many other types of work over the course of my life.

I have always been a fan of martial arts since i was a little boy you already know who I'm going to say who my favorite martial artist is Bruce lee of course. even though my favorite movie is the last dragon. my Great grand mother took me my sister and my cousin to visit some schools until one found us. there was a school that opened in the area where we lived it was so close it was like going to the corner store. this was an Aikido school we loved it but it didn't last v

ery long my great grand mother passed on and we could no longer take the classes. I was fifteen at the time.

2010 My children went through a situation what led me to in role them into a martial arts program Taekwondo. I took the lessons with them we all grew a lot together from doing so. I got to spend lots of time with them while learning new things as a family.They are now brown belts we all started as white belts and moved up in rank at the same time now they are living with mom I have move on to 1st Dan (1st degree black Belt)with the goal of becoming a grand master.